Ą Observe Christmas over a century ago at Candlelight Christmas, at This is The Place Heritage Park, 2601 E. Sunnyside Avenue, Salt Lake City. Monday-Saturday, 6 to 9 p.m. $10 adults, $7 seniors, $7 children 3-11; children 2 and under, free. thisistheplace.org.

Dec. 12

Ą Saint Olaf Catholic Community will be celebrating the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The entire community is invited to join us at 7 p.m. for Mass in the church. Please bring a dish to share at the pot luck reception that will be held at the McNamara Center after Mass. For more information: 801-295-3621.

Ą The Davis County Republican and Democratic Parties announce a joint food drive. All members of the Democratic and Republican parties please drop your generous food donations off to any Smiths Food or RC Willey location by the close of business on Dec. 14 or bring your donation to your regularly scheduled party meeting before that.

Ą Breakfast with Santa will be held at the Davis Conference Center, 1651 N. 700 West, Layton, 9 to 11 a.m. Cost is $14.99 for children, $21,99 for adults, free for children aged 3 and under. Proceeds will go to the Davis Education Foundation. There will be children’s and adult buffets and various performing groups and entertainment. For kids there will be cookie-making, letters to Santa area, face painting, games and a visit with Santa. Parents wanting photos should bring their own cameras. The Davis Clipper is a sponsor. RSVP by calling 801-416-8888.

Dec. 17

Ą The South Davis Chapter of AARP will meet at 12:30 p.m. at the Golden Years Center, 726 S. 100 East, Bountiful. Bernice Bywater will speak on her journalistic experience in San Francisco and her impressions of media events and current and domestic issues.

Dec. 20

Ą Community blood drive, 2 to 7 p.m. sponsored by the Bridge Community, a non-denominational church, 260 E. Pages Lane, Centerville. To schedule an appointment log on to redcrossblood.org. and enter the sponsor code: BridgeCommunityChurch or contact Hayes at 801-971-6337. Walk-ins welcome.

Dec. 21

Ą Red Butte Garden Winter Solstice Celebration 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Winter Solstice has been celebrated all over the world since ancient times because it heralds the gradual return of the sunlight after the shortest and darkest days of the year. Bring your kids and celebrate the Solstice in the Children’s Garden. Create head-wreaths, winter candles, sip hot chocolate, and make a New Year wish at the Yule-log. No registration necessary. redbuttegarden.org.

Ą The Larry H. Miller Family and Robert C. Bowden present the 29th Annual Christmas Carole Sing-Along, featuring Kurt Bestor and a 30-piece orchestra with music specially arranged for this event. Come and experience the sights and sounds of the season at this free event. Emcee Big Budah. Guests will receive a special gift package including a holiday treat. (While supplies last) Doors open at 5:30 p.m. No ticket is required. 7 to 8:30 p.m., Energy Solutions Arena, 301 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City. energysolutionsarena.com.

Through Dec. 23

Ą Free Christmas performances by choirs and other musical ensembles in various locations on Temple Square. lds.org/events and click on Temple Square Performances for more complete listing.

Ą The Davis County chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness family meets every first and third Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Intermountain Bountiful Clinic, 390 N. Main Street, Bountiful. Call Fran Wilby at 801-631-1275 or Jerry King at 801-451-5325.

CLUBS

Thursdays

Ą The Bountiful Breakfast Exchange Club meets each Thursday morning at 7:30 a.m. at the Country Inn and Suites, 999 N. 500 West. Visitors are welcome.

2nd Saturday

Ą The Davis County Amateur Radio Club meets the the second Saturday of the month, at the Davis County Sheriff’s office at 10 a.m. Web site www.dcarc.net.